Saturday’s high‑school sports roundup highlighted a strong showing for Sheridan-area teams. The Sheridan Broncs football squad overcame an early 14‑0 hole against Laramie to secure a 35‑27 home win, moving the Broncs to a 5‑1 record on the season. Coach Kevin Coyle praised the players’ resilience, noting that the comeback demonstrated the team’s depth and community support.
Football Highlights
After falling behind early, Sheridan’s offense found its rhythm in the second quarter, scoring three unanswered touchdowns. Senior quarterback Cruz Hernandez accounted for five touchdowns across the weekend, including a pivotal run that sparked the comeback against Laramie. The Broncs will host Cheyenne East next Friday, looking to extend their winning streak.
On the road, Bighorn High dominated Torrington with a 72‑27 victory, showcasing a balanced attack that featured strong defensive pressure and a prolific ground game. The Rams returned home Friday to face Wheatland, while the Buffalo Bison celebrated a homecoming win over Douglas, 37‑6, putting them on a positive trajectory as they prepare for senior night against Riverton.
Tongue River earned a narrow 8‑0 win over Moorcroft after gifting the opposition a safety early in the first half and scoring the sole touchdown in the second. Their defense held firm, allowing no further points. The Lady Broncos volleyball squad posted a perfect 2‑0 road sweep against Cheyenne South and Laramie, setting up home matches against Cheyenne East and Cheyenne Central later this week.
Volleyball and Other Sports
In girls’ volleyball, the Lady Broncos continued their momentum with a home victory over Cheyenne East on Friday, followed by a match against Cheyenne Central on Saturday. Bighorn’s Lady Rams secured a 3‑0 win at home versus Sundance, while the Lady Bucks prepared for a busy Thursday at home against Arvada and a weekend 1A Jamboree in Casper.
Cross‑country saw Sheridan boys’ runner Eli Balkenbusch and his team take first place at a race in Miles City, Montana, while the girls’ team finished third, underscoring the district’s strength in distance running.
Professional Sports Recap
Beyond the high‑school arena, the Denver Broncos fell 24‑14 to the San Francisco 49ers, with quarterback Bo Nix completing 25 of 42 passes for 214 yards and one touchdown. Kicker Will Lutz added two field goals for Denver. The Broncos will travel to face the Los Angeles Chargers next Sunday.
In the NHL, the Colorado Avalanche opened the season with a 2‑0 record, signaling a promising start for the franchise.
Looking Ahead
Saturday’s action set the stage for a busy weekend of high‑school competition. Sheridan’s football team will look to build on its comeback win when it hosts Cheyenne East, while the volleyball squads prepare for back‑to‑back home matches. Fans are encouraged to visit SheridanMedia.com for video highlights and photo galleries of the weekend’s contests.
Original reporting: Sheridan Media (Sheridan WY) — read the source article.
